Catch Da Craze

Catch Da Craze Episode 31 David Petersen

Guest: I had the pleasure of speaking with David Petersen, who just happens to produce one of my most favorite titles in comics "Mouse Guard". Great Show!

David E. Petersen was born on July 4th of 1977. His artistic career soon followed. A steady diet of 80's cartoons, comic books from all ages, and tree climbing fed his imagination and is what still inspires his work today

Catch Da Craze Episode 30 Mark Mazz

Guest: Mark Mazz is the Creative Director of Guild Works Productions or GWP. GWP was formed to provide a creative environment for today's rising talent and established talent alike. GWP is a partnership between the Comicbook Artists Guild's founder, Keith Murphey and Mazz. Currently producing a horror anthology called Psychosis!, and CAG's fifth annual, Mazz endeavors as both it's Editorial and Art Director. GWP's diverse talent includes CAG members as well as established pros like Robert J. Sodaro, Peter Palmiotti, Joe Mauceri, and Edward Flynn. Check out their new releases at: www.guildworksproductions.com

Catch Da Craze Episode 29 Keith Murphey

Guest: Keith Murphey is the founder and President of the COMIC BOOK ARTISTS GUILD or CAG. Murphey learned much about comic books through his mentor Frank McLaughlin, while attending Paier College of Art, the same school that Howard Porter attended. As an inspiring creator, Murphy got his start doing freelance illustrations and submitting to comic book publishers before deciding to switch to self publishing in early 2000.

Catch Da Craze Episode 28 Stephanie Heike

Guest: Stephanie Heike has been pencilling for AC Comics since 1991, first freelancing on books like Cat-Man, All Hero Retro Comics, and Big 'Uns. After a long term business correspondence, she married her charming husband, Mark in 2000. Mark G. Heike has been Associate Editor at AC Comics since 1990.

Catch Da Craze Episode 27 Frank Espinosa

Guest: What started out to be an interview with a true Talent in the industry turned into a conversation with what felt like catching up with an old friend. Frank Espinosa has built himself a history of accomplishments. He has worked extensively for Disney and Warner Bros., having redesigned the Looney Tunes characters in 1992. Now with his Eisner Nominations for Rocketo will prove to be a force to reckon with in this industry we call comics.

Catch Da Craze Episode 26 LeSean Thomas

Guest: LeSean Thomas is currently LEAD SUPERVISING CHARACTER DESIGNER and CO-DIRECTOR for Aaron McGruder's insanely popular "THE BOONDOCKS" animated series on Cartoon Networks late night animation block 'ADULT SWIM' based off the award-winning, socially and politically-charge comic strip of the same name.

Catch Da Craze Episode 25 Kiss Me Comix

Guest: Kiss Me Comix, founded in 1994 by the husband and wife team of Barbara Jenkins and Rod Jenkins was created to give readers, who are tired of the ups and downs of mainstream publishing, a new direction in which to enjoy comic book reading.

Catch Da Craze Episode 23 Mike Phillips of Sequart

Guest: Mike Phillips took over The Comics Blotter column from Julian Darius in May 2004. Through a near-constant barrage of enthusiastic e-mails, he forced himself into Julian's life and let it be known that he would one day be a contributing part of this website. Julian graciously offered him the Blotter, and Mike made the most of the opportunity.

Catch Da Craze Episode 23 Artist Casey Maloney

Guest: We caught up with Children of the Grave artist "Casey Maloney" for a look into his style of art and future in comics. Extremely talent artist and cool guy.

Catch Da Craze Podcast Episode 22 Tom Waltz

Guest: Besides his writing/editing duties at iHero Entertainment, Tom Waltz is an on-going contributor to San Diego Sports Magazine and a staff writer for the UK-based online comic Night Warrior. He is also the writer/creator of Shooting Star Comics’ Children of the Grave. You can visit his personal website here for more information.